Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - January, 2021
Thumb origins studied
From using tools to texting, opposable thumbs have been a big hit with humanity, and new research may have uncovered just when these dexterous digits evolved.
Data61 testing key data tool
Experts are working on new privacy tools to protect government databases.
Big lag in COVID sequencing
Most countries have not embraced one of the most powerful tools in the fight against COVID-19.
City helped by Swedish link
The Victorian city of Warrnambool has linked with a Swedish counterpart to work on a solar-to-hydrogen technology exchange.
Nano-boost for old imaging
Australian scientists have discovered a new way to make the invisible visible.
ANU sets solar record
ANU researchers have achieved a world record in perovskite solar cell efficiency.
CEFC backs ag app
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has launched a $5 million project to drive down emissions from the agriculture sector.
New deals force green thinking
Australia is set to sign up to new agreements that will require it to integrate climate and pricing risks in its investments.
New dye for real time view
Scientists are working on a new way to continuously monitor changes in the body.
Equal heft for old money
Researchers say they may have found one of the world’s earliest forms of standardised currency.
Tech elite views reviewed
A study of comments by Silicon Valley elites finds the top 100 see the world in similar meritocratic, self-affirming and self-serving terms.
Tudge lumped with uni revival
Education Minister Alan Tudge says it will be “very difficult” to get many foreign students back this year.
SA satellite looms soon
The SA Government says it will send a locally manufactured satellite into orbit.